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Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Global Crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 58.92 per bbl on 30.10.2017
The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as computed/published today by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell  under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 58.92 per barrel  on 30.10.2017. This was higher than the price of US$ 57.92 per bbl on previous publishing day of 27.10.2017.
In rupee terms, the price of Indian Basket increased to Rs. 3826.21 per bbl on 30.10.2017 as compared to Rs. 3770.27 per bbl on 27.10.2017. Rupee closed stronger at Rs. 64.93 per US$ on 30.10.2017 as compared to 65.09 per US$ on 27.10.2017. The table below gives details in this regard:
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Particulars
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Unit
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Price on October 30, 2017 
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Crude Oil 
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58.92 
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3826.21 
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Exchange Rate
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64.93 
AD/MB Daily Crude Oil Price
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Anupam Kher announces on stage the Hindi remake of Odia film Pratikshya, which highlights the dynamics of a father-son relationship at IFFI53
“This moment is big for us, bigger for the people of Odisha.”- Anupam Patnaik
#IFFIWood, 23 November 2022
The making of the film Pratikshya could have been a film in itself. From writing about a father-son story, to losing his own father during the early stages of this film, then deciding against making the film, to finally being convinced by his family to make it, and now screening at IFFI, 2022, Anupam Patnaik’s Pratikshya has had its own journey.
Inspired by a short story by writer Gourahari Das, it is the story of Sanjay, a boy from a middle class family who is on the lookout for a government job, a few months before his father retires. His father, Bipin, is insistent that he find a job, as the family has debts, and Bipin is also diagnosed with a terminal illness. Sanjay learns about the Government’s scheme of compassionate appointment where a family member gets the job of the deceased government employee. A frustrated Sanjay waits for his father’s death only to realise his disturbing mind. It is a film about family, especially about the complex relationships fathers and sons have.
Dipanwit Dashamohapatra, who plays Sanjay, spoke about the honour of having their film screened at IFFI and said, “This is a big moment for me as it is my first film as a lead actor, but for the people of Odisha it is an even bigger deal as the Odia film industry has been struggling for some time.” Anupam Patnaik, the director, spoke of the Odia film industry, and said, “Before the 1999 cyclone, there were 160 theatres in Odisha, after the cyclone there were 100, and after Covid, only 60 remain, how an industry to function on 60 theatres is?”
Anupam Patnaik also spoke about his father’s first film which won a National Award, and his first film as a director is being screened at IFFI. It was a special moment for him, and a way to honour his late father. For both Director and Actor, a huge moment was when Anupam Kher, sharing the dais with them announced spontaneously that he will make Pratikshya in Hindi, where he will be playing the role of the father. He gave Patnaik a token signing amount for the rights of the film. It was a moment straight out of the movies, befitting that it happened at IFFI, a platform that celebrates the magic of the movies.PIB IFFI CAST AND CREW | Manas/Jayanti/Swadhin/Darshana | IFFI 53- 80
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
No deduction in allowances of Central Government employees, PIB Fact Check busts fake news
Fact Check Unit of Press Information Bureau has today clarified in a tweet that Central Government is not going to deduct allowances of Central Government Employees. The tweet was a fact check on a media report speculating that Government was planning such a move in response to the coronavirus crisis.
In another post, Fact Check has busted a rumour on Facebook that blamed ICMR for allegedly buying COVID19 testing kits and a significantly inflated price when cheaper options were available. ICMR has since clarified that it has fixed rate brackets for the kits and is open to any company that can provide the kits at a still cheaper rate.
Background
In order to check the spread of fake news on social media and following observations of the Supreme Court, PIB set up a dedicated unit to bust rumours getting viral on the social media. ‘PIBFactCheck’ is a verified handle on Twitter that continuously monitors trending messages on social media platforms and conducts comprehensive review of its contents to bust fake news. Besides, PIB_India handle and various PIB regional unit handles on Twitter are posting official and authentic version of any item on Twitter using the hashtag #PIBFactCheck for the benefit of the Twitter community at large.
Any person can submit to PIBFactCheck any social media message, including text, audio and video, to verification of its authenticity. These can be submitted online on the portal https://factcheck.pib.gov.in/ or on Whatsapp No. +918799711259 or email: pibfactcheck[at]gmail[dot]com. The details are also available on PIB website: https://pib.gov.in
Ministry of Home Affairs
37th National Symposium of Heads of Police Training Institutions to be held in New Delhi on 12th and 13th, December, 2019
Theme – ‘Optimal Utilization of Resources – Through Sharing and Networking'
The Bureau of Police Research and Development  is organizing the 37th National Symposium of Heads of Police Training Institutions at BPR&D Headquarters, New Delhi, on the 12th and 13th December, 2019. Smt. Archana Ramasundaram, IPS , Member, Lokpal, Government of India, will be the Chief Guest for the inaugural session, whereas Shri Rajiv Jain, IPS , former Director, Intelligence Bureau, will preside over the valedictory session. The theme for the Symposium is ‘Optimal Utilization of Resources – Through Sharing and Networking'.
About 200 Heads of the Training Institutions of the States, UTs, CAPFs and CPOs are expected to participate. The topics selected for Panel Discussions are - ‘Optimizing Capacity Building: Through Partnership and Collaboration’, ‘Understanding the Learner’s Psychology’, ‘Skill Development: the Role of Co-ordination and Networking’ and ‘Optimal Utilization of Resources- through Sharing and Networking’.
Further, the delegates will be divided into three groups for Group Discussions and Presentation on topics like ‘Police Training Policy’, ‘Trainer Development Programme’ and ‘Training Needs Analysis for the Indian Police’. Expert consultants have also been arranged to assist the groups for value addition and guiding the discussions. Speakers have been invited to present papers on best practices and topics like ‘Autonomy in Governance- Maharashtra Police Academy’, ‘ State of the Art Training Infrastructure- Bihar Police Academy, Rajgir’ and ‘State of the Art Training Infrastructure – CAPF Academy, Khadarpur, Haryana’.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 403
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage over 176 Crore landmark milestone
More than 30 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 176 Crore landmark milestone  today. More than 30 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. More than 1.93 Crore  Precaution Doses for the identified categories of beneficiaries  for COVID vaccination have been administered so far. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
10400972
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
9957377
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
4091515
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
18408432
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
17425649
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
6005426
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
54074256
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
23793741
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
550845053
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
438547279
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
202116327
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
178920041
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
126278722
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
111458143
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
9252186
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
962123762
|
|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
|
|
780102230
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
19349127
|
|
Total
|
|
1761575119
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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|
Date: 22nd February, 2022 
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
97
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
2132
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
19998
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
229
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
3207
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
56051
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
171743
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
922958
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
200406
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1139295
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
30375
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
236237
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
26850
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
147054
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
106099
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
429700
|
|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
|
|
2450883
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
182148
|
|
Total
|
|
3062731
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
36th International Surajkund Crafts Mela 2023 to be organized from 03 to 19 February, 2023 at Faridabad, Haryana.
36th International Surajkund Crafts Mela 2023 to be organized from 03 to 19 February, 2023 at Faridabad, Haryana. This year Eight North Eastern States are the Theme State of the Mela. NERAMAC and North NEHHDC are the nodal agencies who are setting up North Eastern Region Theme State pavilion. The pavilion would include a permanent structure comprising elements from all States of the NER, fashion show extravaganzas, stall of artisans, cultural performance apart from several other activities showcasing rich culture of the NER and highlighting progress and development in the region.
Ministry of Finance
Around 2.62 Crore New Jobs Created in Rural and Urban Areas Between 2011-12 and 2017-18 Among Regular Wage/Salaried Employees
69.03 lakh candidates trained under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana as in November 2019
8 per cent increase in regular Employment of Women in 2017-18 over 2011-12
Employment generation, coupled with improving employability has been the priority of the Government. Significant progress made in this direction forms a major highlight of the Economic Survey 2019-20, which was presented by the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, in Parliament today. "General education improves knowledge of the people while skill training enhances their employability and equips them to tackle requirements of labour market," states the Economic Survey.
Skill Development
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana , a key initiative under the Government's Skill India Mission, enables youth to take up Short Term Training  and get their skills certified through Recognition of Prior Learning . Under PMKVY , 69.03 lakh candidates have been trained throughout the country as on 11th November, 2019, details the Survey. The pre-Budget document also takes note of the range of reforms introduced to the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 for expansion and outreach of apprenticeship policy.
Further, to enhance the employability of female workers, the Government is providing training to them through a network of women Industrial Training Institutes, National Vocational Training Institutes and Regional Vocational Training Institutes, the Economic Survey observes.
Employment
Along with efforts for generating additional employment, special focus has been on improving quality of jobs and formalisation of the economy, notes the Economic Survey. The share of regular wage/salaried employees has increased by 5 percentage points from 18 per cent in 2011-12 to 23 per cent in 2017-18. In absolute terms, there was a significant jump of around 2.62 crore new jobs with 1.21 crore in rural areas and 1.39 crore in urban areas in this category. "Remarkably the proportion of women workers in regular wage category have increased by 8 percentage points  with addition of 0.71 crore new jobs for female workers in this category," the Survey highlights. The distribution of workers in self-employed category remained same while the proportion of workers in casual labour category decreased by 5 percentage points from 30 per cent in 2011-12 to 25 per cent in 2017-18 with the decline being in rural areas.
The Economic Survey underscores various programmes and legislative measures that are in place to encourage female participation in the economy. These include enhancement in paid maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks and provisions for mandatory crèche facility in establishments with 50 or more employees, among others. The Survey also outlines the initiatives that have been implemented for women empowerment across the country, such as Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme, Women Helpline Scheme, establishment of One Stop Centres etc., as well as schemes to ensure safety of women at workplace and support female entrepreneurship.
PIB Headquarters
ICGS Aadesh tows stricken TN Fishing Boat to safety saves six lives at sea
Indian Coast Guard saved six precious lives at sea undertaking a search and rescue  mission, app 70 nautical miles off Cape Camorin. ICGS Aadesh on patrol in Gulf of Manar was diverted to render assistance to fishing boat El Sahadai with six crew members onboard. The Tamil Nadu origin boat, was crippled at sea since 17 Nov following a suspected defect in its engine’s clutch assembly.
Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre Tuticorin received the message of distress onboard of the boat late evening of 17 Nov 19. Sensing the urgency of distress ICGS Aadesh was immediately diverted to proceed towards the area and undertake Search and Rescue. The ship reached the area at about 0800hrs on18 Nov 19 and commenced search for the boat. Additionally, a Coast Guard Dornier Aircraft was also tasked to carry out a sea-air coordinated search for the stricken boat. The Dornier sighted the boat at about 1345 hrs on 18 Nov 19 and vectored ICGS Aadesh to her. The crew attempted to rectify the defect in the clutch assembly, but the engine failed to start. ICGS Aadesh provided logistics support and also made arrangements for further rectification on the engine, however the attempts were in vain. Therefore, at about 1630hrs on 18 Nov 19, ICGS Aadesh commenced towing the boat.
Fishing boat El Sahadai safely towed to Colachel and reached Thengapattanam fishing harbour 0930 AM hrs today. The incident once again highlights the disadvantages of fishing boats venturing out alone. The fishermen are therefore, advised to undertake fishing in groups adhering to safe practices at sea and carry adequate lifesaving appliances and communication equipment onboard.
During this rescue mission, the Coast Guard officials of the Coast Guard District Headquarters at Tuticorin were in constant communication with the boat owner and fisheries authorities, according to a press release issued by the PIB-Defence Wing, Chennai.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
161.16 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 21,13,365
Active cases stand at 5.43%
Recovery Rate currently at 93.31%
2,42,676 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,63,01,482
3,37,704 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
10,050 Total Omicron cases detected so far; an increase of 3.69% since yesterday
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
71.34 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 19,60,954 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Culture
Rakhi Garhi Is Being Developed as One of The Five Identified Iconic Archaeological Sites
The ancient site of Rakhi-Khas and Rakhi-Shahpur are collectively known as Rakhigarhi, located on the right bank of now dried up Palaeo-channel of Drishadvati. Seven  mounds are located here. The site has yielded various stages of Harappan culture and is by far one of the largest Harappan sites in India. The site shows the sequential development of the Indus culture in the now dried up Saraswati basin.
For development of the sites and its environs, repairing of boundary wall, pathways, public amenities, solar lights, benches are being provided. Excavation is also proposed at the site to showcase the archaeological remains in a holistic manner.In the union budget of 2020 it was announced that Five iconic archaeological sites located across five states will be developed. One of which is Rakhigarhi located in Hissar district, Haryana.
The funds will be met out within ASI Budget allocations.
The expenditure for the current financial year 2020-2021  is Rs. 11,51,763.00/-
This information was given by the Minister of State  of Culture and Tourism, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
NB/SK
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Ministry of Defence
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National Cadet Corps
The total number of NCC cadets in the country at present is 13,15,401 as are given below.
|
|
Sl. No.
|
|
State/Union Territory
|
|
No. of Cadets
|
|
|
|
|
|
No. of Schools
|
|
No. of Colleges
|
|
1
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
67,148
|
|
572
|
|
282
|
|
2
|
|
Telengana
|
|
48,681
|
|
382
|
|
195
|
|
3
|
|
Bihar
|
|
59,363
|
|
336
|
|
174
|
|
4
|
|
Jharkhand
|
|
26,550
|
|
192
|
|
70
|
|
5
|
|
Delhi
|
|
38,593
|
|
347
|
|
75
|
|
6
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
57,258
|
|
533
|
|
283
|
|
7
|
|
Daman & Diu
|
|
347
|
|
5
|
|
0
|
|
8
|
|
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
|
|
284
|
|
5
|
|
0
|
|
9
|
|
Jammu & Kashmir
|
|
22,414
|
|
301
|
|
71
|
|
10
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
70,656
|
|
548
|
|
385
|
|
11
|
|
Goa
|
|
3,686
|
|
37
|
|
23
|
|
12
|
|
Kerala
|
|
77,046
|
|
603
|
|
219
|
|
13
|
|
Lakshadweep
|
|
621
|
|
7
|
|
1
|
|
14
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
76,898
|
|
597
|
|
314
|
|
15
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
22,158
|
|
224
|
|
94
|
|
16
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
95,050
|
|
832
|
|
531
|
|
17
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
5,612
|
|
53
|
|
9
|
|
18
|
|
Assam
|
|
42,492
|
|
350
|
|
182
|
|
19
|
|
Manipur
|
|
8,340
|
|
88
|
|
20
|
|
20
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
5,982
|
|
67
|
|
34
|
|
21
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
4,968
|
|
49
|
|
12
|
|
22
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
9,613
|
|
124
|
|
30
|
|
23
|
|
Tripura
|
|
5,129
|
|
50
|
|
16
|
|
24
|
|
Odisha
|
|
55,105
|
|
695
|
|
226
|
|
25
|
|
Punjab
|
|
54,322
|
|
489
|
|
254
|
|
26
|
|
Haryana
|
|
34,831
|
|
325
|
|
195
|
|
27
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
24,466
|
|
310
|
|
55
|
|
28
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
4,934
|
|
29
|
|
19
|
|
29
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
45,094
|
|
476
|
|
201
|
|
30
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
95,076
|
|
840
|
|
374
|
|
31
|
|
Puducherry
|
|
3,804
|
|
38
|
|
20
|
|
32
|
|
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
|
|
1,345
|
|
23
|
|
3
|
|
33
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
1,26,632
|
|
644
|
|
717
|
|
34
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
30,442
|
|
130
|
|
240
|
|
35
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
85,611
|
|
638
|
|
233
|
|
36
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
4,850
|
|
79
|
|
22
|
|
Total:
|
|
13,15,401
|
|
11,018
|
|
5,579
The steps taken by the Government to make NCC attractive to students in the Country are:-
|
|
- Free institutional training is imparted by service personnel to all NCC Cadets.
|
|
- Provision of free set of uniform to cadets studying in Govt. institutions.
|
|
- Refreshment allowance to cadets after NCC parades from State Govt. funds.
|
|
- No fees charged from Students .
- Membership to Cadet Welfare Society .
|
|
- Issue of A, B & C certificates which has varying benefits / concessions for:-
- Higher Education.
-  Employment.
|
|
- Opportunity to visit foreign countries through NCC youth Exchange Programme.
|
|
- Exposure to adventure activities like rock craft, mountaineering, etc.
|
|
- Provision of training in SSB coaching, personality development, etc.
|
|
- Opportunity for handling of weapons, equestrian training, ship building, Microlites, etc.
|
|
- Concession/priority in selection into Armed Forces.
|
|
- State Governments are also providing varying benefits to their cadets with NCC certificates.
This information was given by RakshaRajyaMantriDr.SubhashBhamrein a written reply to Shri Anto Antonyin LokSabha today.
NAo/Nampi/Rajib/HS
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Pact between India and Japan in Steel Sector
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing the Memorandum of Cooperation  between Government of India and Government of Japan to constitute the ‘India-Japan Steel Dialogue’ to strengthen cooperation in steel sector.
Benefits
The ‘India-Japan Steel Dialogue’ envisages enhancement of mutual understanding to secure sustainable growth in the steel sector.
The Dialogue aims to examine all aspects of cooperation in steel sector including promotion of investment in high grade steel making and finding new avenues of steel usage in India.
The MoC will help in capacity building for high grade steel manufacturing in India.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Status of Avian Influenza in the country
On 14th January, 2021 additional cases of avian influenza among crows have been confirmed in Dangs district of Gujarat. After successfully finishing the culling operations, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh have completed sanitization activities.
In Haryana, samples from four poultry farms have been confirmed to be positive for avian influenza . The farms are: Maharaja poultry farm in Khatauli; Tara poultry farm, Batour and Singla poultry farm in Mauli village of Panchkula district of Haryana.
The central teams formed for monitoring the situation in the affected areas of the country are visiting the affected sites and conducting epistemological studies. The Department requested Ministry of Civil Aviation GOI to allow uninterrupted transportation of samples for expeditious testing of Avian Influenza in designated laboratories.
In the light of the findings that many states were banning supply of poultry and poultry products from other states, it was suggested to review such policy as this would add to the negative impact on the poultry industry. Further, there is no scientific report available that infection of AI viruses spread through processed products. Consumption of well-cooked chicken and eggs does not pose any risk to humans.
In view of the reports received from the designated laboratory that samples of commercial poultry from Ghazipur Mandi, Delhi confirmed that these were negative for AI, FAHD Minister, shri Giriraj Singh emphasized on removing the ban on sale of poultry and poultry products in a virtual meeting today along with the Deputy CM shri Manish Sisodia and Mayors of MCD Delhi. The Government of NCT of Delhi revoked the aforementioned ban with immediate effect.
Following the advisories of the department, states are und ertaking awareness generation activities through newspaper advertisements, social media platforms etc. Also, cconstant efforts to generate awareness about Avian Influenza and how to deal with the situation is being shared among the general public through various media platforms including social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook handles.